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Accounts Payable Officer

  • Port Louis
  • Negotiable
  • Permanent
  • Added 23/06/2025 
  • Closing 15/07/2025
  • HR Department
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The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the effective and timely processing of payments across multiple entities within the Group. This role ensures compliance with company policies, payment terms, and internal controls while maintaining accurate records and strong supplier relationships.

 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process payments for utilities, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring deadlines and terms are met.
  • Verify that all invoices are approved by the relevant departmental managers prior to payment.
  • Ensure proper posting of invoices, including prepayments, within the correct accounting period.
  • Reconcile supplier statements of accounts with Accounts Payable records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Respond to and resolve supplier queries promptly.
  • Monitor and follow up on the supplier ageing report to ensure timely settlements.
  • Prepare and process subcontractor payments before the 15th of each month.
  • Handle petty cash float and ensure claims are verified and approved before disbursement.
  • Submit required AP journals and net-off entries as needed.
Reporting Duties:
  • Assist the Controlling Department by:
  • Conducting quarterly stock counts.
  • Submitting monthly petty cash counts.
  • Preparing intercompany balances.
  • Handling vendor debit entries.
Health & Safety:
  • Adhere to Cementis Health & Safety policies and procedures.
  • Report unsafe conditions, near misses, or hazards to management.
  • Participate in safety-related events, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
  • Maintain and use issued personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.
Planning & Organisation:
  • Daily: Respond to supplier queries, dispatch courier items, manage petty cash disbursements.
  • Weekly: File payment vouchers in sequential order.
  • Monthly: Conduct petty cash count, issue payments, and submit vendor debit reports.
  • Quarterly: Participate in stock counts (CEM, EPS, Plastics, and Pallets).
Interfaces:
  • Internal: Collaborate with Procurement and other departments for invoice approvals and payment processing.
  • External: Liaise with suppliers for statements and resolve queries; assist auditors by providing necessary documentation.

Key Challenges:
  • Ensuring timely payments in line with the supplier ageing schedule.
  • Regular reconciliation of supplier accounts to address and clear outstanding items.

Job Requirements 

Minimum Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in an Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum Education: ACCA Level 1 (or equivalent professional qualification in accounting or finance) completed.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Accounting Software.
Soft Skill: Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

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